WS1 4HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS1 4HQ

WS1 4HQ, Walsall has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This WS1 4HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS1 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS1 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS1 4HQ, encompassing approximately 7592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WS1 4HQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 7

WS1 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.38-11.36%
Drugs105.14400.00%
Other theft71.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.920.00%
Possession of weapons70.9240.00%
Vehicle crime60.9220.00%
Public order40.79-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.53-80.95%
Burglary40.53-20.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.7961.54%
Criminal damage and arson72.7775.00%
Public order70.9275.00%
Other theft60.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.79-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.6666.67%
Burglary50.660.00%
Robbery30.66-40.00%
Drugs20.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.6234.15%
Anti-social behaviour137.24-13.33%
Other theft101.7166.67%
Vehicle crime81.3233.33%
Robbery51.05-28.57%
Burglary50.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-60.00%
Drugs40.53-20.00%
Public order40.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.22-22.64%
Anti-social behaviour155.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9811.11%
Robbery71.32250.00%
Other theft60.92-14.29%
Public order60.790.00%
Vehicle crime60.79200.00%
Possession of weapons60.79-14.29%
Drugs50.79150.00%
Burglary30.66-40.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.701.92%
Anti-social behaviour106.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.32-25.00%
Other theft71.19133.33%
Possession of weapons70.92250.00%
Public order60.920.00%
Burglary50.79150.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-77.78%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5212.388.33%
Criminal damage and arson126.85200.00%
Vehicle crime91.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.19100.00%
Public order60.7950.00%
Other theft30.79-50.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-60.00%
Burglary20.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.2523.08%
Vehicle crime86.3260.00%
Burglary81.0533.33%
Other theft61.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons50.7966.67%
Robbery40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-42.86%
Public order40.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-25.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.59-9.30%
Other theft95.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1916.67%
Burglary60.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5333.33%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons30.40-25.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.80-14.00%
Burglary75.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-14.29%
Public order50.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.66400.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Possession of weapons40.5333.33%
Other theft30.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-66.67%
Other crime20.40100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.2521.95%
Anti-social behaviour96.5928.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.1940.00%
Public order60.920.00%
Burglary40.79-55.56%
Robbery40.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Other theft30.4050.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-83.33%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.850.00%
Burglary95.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.190.00%
Vehicle crime60.920.00%
Public order60.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202444
June 202455
May 202441
April 202453
March 202452
February 202448
January 202439
December 202343
November 202350
October 202341

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202421
June 202413
May 202415
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS1 4HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Cambridge Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Caldmore Green
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sister Dora Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Graphic Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Dairy Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dale Street
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornmill Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Windsor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clews Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Thorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Spout Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Victor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Brace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Equestrian Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Countess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Orlando Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Carless Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1